Pencil Icon codes and values
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Unicode | U+270F |
| HTML (decimal) | ✏ |
| HTML (hex) | ✏ |
| CSS | \270F |
| JavaScript | \u270F |
The official Unicode name is "Pencil".
How to type the pencil icon
Windows
- In Microsoft Word, type
270Fand press Alt + X to turn the code into ✏. - Or press Win + . to open the emoji and symbol panel and search for it.
Mac
- Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer and search for "pencil".
- Or add the "Unicode Hex Input" keyboard in System Settings, hold Option and type
270F.
Linux
- In GTK apps press Ctrl + Shift + U, type
270fand press Enter.
Web pages
Write ✏ in HTML, or paste the character directly into a UTF-8 page.
Encoding details
| Encoding | Value |
|---|---|
| Code point | U+270F (decimal 9999) |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 9C 8F |
| URL encoded | %E2%9C%8F |
| Category | So |
What the pencil icon means
The pencil icon universally signifies editing, writing, or modifying content in digital interfaces. Users recognize it immediately as a prompt to update text fields, change settings, or compose new messages.
Using the pencil icon well
Implement this symbol using Unicode U+270F or an SVG graphic in web applications. Provide alternative text for screen readers so visually impaired users understand the control's editing function.
Characters next to it in Unicode
| Character | Code | Name |
|---|---|---|
| ✌ | U+270C | Victory Hand |
| ✍ | U+270D | Writing Hand |
| ✎ | U+270E | Lower Right Pencil |
| ✐ | U+2710 | Upper Right Pencil |
| ✑ | U+2711 | White Nib |
| ✒ | U+2712 | Black Nib |
FAQ
What is the Unicode for the pencil icon?
The pencil icon ✏ is U+270F (Pencil).
How do I type ✏ on a keyboard?
There is no classic Alt code for it. On Windows type 270F in Word and press Alt + X, on Mac use the Character Viewer, and on Linux press Ctrl + Shift + U then 270f.
What is the HTML code for ✏?
Use ✏. The hexadecimal form is ✏.
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